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Muroc roadster wins three Goodguys ‘Terrific 12' awards

The Magnatude features a Chevrolet LS1 engine with an intercooled Magnacharger, built and sold by Jerry Magnuson's company, Magnuson Products.

There's just something about the “Magnatude.” Owned by Jerry Magnuson, the 1932 Muroc roadster won its third Goodguys “Terrific 12” award at the 24th Goodguys' West Coast Nationals, Aug. 27-29.

Named America's Most Beautiful Street Rod, the roadster also won the titles of Goodguys 2010 Street Rod d'Elegance and Street Rod of the Year. This is the first time that one car has won all three street-rod awards in the same year.

The Magnatude joins the following vehicles to be recognized for automotive excellence as part of the 2010 Terrific 12:

-- Floyd Williams's 1932 Ford hot-rod roadster was named the 2010 Hot Rod of the Year.

-- Karen Leisinger's 1967 Camaro “Scar” won the title of 2010 Street Machine of the Year.

-- The 2010 West Coast Custom of the Year award was presented to Metallica frontman James Hetfield's “Slow Burn.”

While these awards were event-specific, the final six will be chosen via a regional finalist method. Finalists were chosen from various regional events, and winners will be announced on Oct. 8.